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snarky

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Main Entry: snarky

Pronunciation: \ˈsnär-kē\

Function: adjective

Etymology: dial. snark to annoy, perhaps alteration of nark to irritate

Date: 1906

1 : crotchety, snappish
2 : sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner <snarky lyrics>

— snark·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

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